Why Drops

Effective – They are an effective way of decreasing your allergy responses by desensitizing you to the things you are allergic to.

Safety – Allergy drops are unparalleled in their safety profile. Most patients take these drops without any side effects. A few may experience mild reactions which can include itching in the mouth or lips. Systemic reactions have been reported, but these are exceedingly rare. There has never been a serious life-threatening or fatal reaction reported despite millions of doses administered.

Convenience – Drops can be taken whenever and wherever it is convenient for you. You don’t have to arrange your schedule around an office visit to get an injection. You don’t have to mess with insurance paperwork.

Allergy Shots

Allergy Drops

Method of administration

Shot in the arm(s)

Drops under the tongue (painless)

Treatment frequency

Weekly

Daily

Duration of treatment

Three to five years

Usually three years

Treatment location

Doctor’s office

Home

Effective

Yes

Yes

FDA approved

Serum-Yes, Method-Yes

Serum-Yes, Method-Pending (We use the same antigens that would be mixed in your shots, it’s simply adminstered through sublingual therapy versus injection).

Allergy testing

Required, usually covered by insurance

Required, usually covered by insurance

Contraindications

Beta-blockers, history of anaphylaxis, young children, significant asthma